Crowns

What are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns can serve a multitude of purposes, and are therefore among the most frequently placed dental restorations. If a tooth is damaged or needs cosmetic improvement, then a dental crown can be fashioned to replicate the tooth’s natural, youthful, blemish-free appearance.

With advanced technology and a keen eye for esthetics, Dr. Petto Messina can craft a lifelike dental crown that closely mimics your original healthy tooth. In addition to improving its appearance, a custom dental crown can also restore the strength and integrity of the tooth so you can continue to bite and chew comfortably.

What can a dental crown fix?

Because a dental crown is designed to fit completely over a tooth, it can be used to correct or improve a number of conditions, including:

Can a dental crown replace a lost tooth?

While dental crowns are typically highly successful at repairing damaged teeth, they can also be used to replace teeth that cannot be saved. If you lose a tooth or need to have one extracted, then a dental crown can be combined with a dental implant to create a durable, lifelike replacement tooth.

Call Songbird Dental in Shrewsbury, MA, Today!

At Songbird Dental, we strive to help patients enjoy improved overall health and a higher quality of life with a comprehensive, personalized, and patient-centric focus to dental care. To learn more about our preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and prosthetic dental services, schedule a consultation with Dr. Messina by calling Songbird Dental in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, at 508-842-8100.

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